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Pocket FM joins Zepto-Shaadi.com var-vadhu bromance with dash of humor
Mumbai: Audio entertainment leader Pocket FM has entered the viral saga of Zepto and Shaadi.com with its own storytelling flair, delivering a clever and hard-hitting carousel post. Adding humor to its impressive milestones, Pocket FM shows it can deliver drama, playfulness, and entertainment.
In its viral LinkedIn post, Pocket FM seamlessly blends wit and achievements, showcasing its milestones, including global expansion and 75,000 audio series available in under 10 seconds.
Pocket FM VP of brand marketing & communications Vineet Singh remarked, “We couldn’t resist jumping into the fun! We couldn’t just watch from the sidelines when storytelling is our forte! This post is our way of saying—whether it’s drama, growth, or humor, Pocket FM always delivers. And let’s be honest, if there’s a trend with deliveries involved, who better to join the party than the ones delivering 75,000 plus stories faster than your next grocery bag?”
Adding to the Zepto-Shaadi.com bromance, Pocket FM crafted an entertaining var-vadhu twist on Instagram. While Zepto promised a Manyavar outfit in 10 minutes and Shaadi.com admitted that finding the var-vadhu takes longer, Pocket FM delivered its punchline: “Why wait? We deliver the var-vadhu’s audio series in less than 10 seconds!”
Hmm! Didn’t Dangal Play take the same tack? Who came first?
Pocket FM can argue it out with Dangal; we will just write about both!
Brands
Sapphire Foods FY26 revenue rises to Rs 3,125 crore, posts loss
Q4 revenue at Rs 792 crore, FY26 loss at Rs 32 crore amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: If growth is on the menu, profitability seems to have taken a brief detour. Sapphire Foods India reported a steady rise in topline for FY26, even as rising costs weighed on profitability. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 3,125 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, up from Rs 2,882 crore in FY25. However, the company swung to a loss, reporting a net loss of Rs 32 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 17 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs 3,153 crore, while total expenses climbed to Rs 3,167 crore, reflecting pressure across key cost heads.
In the March quarter, revenue came in at Rs 792 crore, compared to Rs 711 crore in the same period last year. The company reported a quarterly net loss of Rs 13 crore, against a profit of Rs 2 crore a year earlier.
Cost pressures remained visible across operations. Material costs rose to Rs 995 crore for FY26, while employee expenses increased to Rs 428 crore. Other expenses, the largest component, stood at Rs 1,229 crore, underscoring the impact of store operations and expansion-related spends.
Depreciation and amortisation expenses also climbed to Rs 392 crore for the year, reflecting continued investments in store infrastructure and growth.
At the operating level, the company reported a loss before tax of Rs 37 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 23 crore in FY25. Exceptional items added Rs 24 crore to the cost burden during the year.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 3,256 crore as of March 31, 2026, up from Rs 3,041 crore a year earlier, indicating ongoing expansion. Net worth stood at Rs 1,389 crore.
Despite profitability pressures, operating cash flow remained resilient at Rs 507 crore, highlighting underlying business strength and demand stability.
The numbers paint a familiar picture in the quick-service restaurant space, growth continues to be served hot, but margins are still finding their footing.
